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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,307 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,307 and 384.08 is: 576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,307 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,307 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,307 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 501,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,992.56/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.37

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